1st Week Post-Op Appt

Hi all! Well, I had my first Post-Op appt. today. I met with Diane, the PA and she was very caring. For the past 3 days I have been having some severe stomach pain. It's almost like a stabbing, burning pain that immediately leads to (what's the polite way to say this?)... a liquid bowel movement. Anyway, it's been pretty painful and I called Dr. Coates' office, but they didn't have anything really to say about it. Well, after meeting with Diane today, she said that she thinks I may have C-Dif, a bacteria that everyone has, but after RNY, it sometimes rears its' ugly head and causes some pain. So, I went to do some labs, so we'll see what they say in a few days. Other than that, I've been given the O.K. to switch to pureed foods, and the CRAZY thing of the whole appt... I lost 18 freakin' pounds!!! In ONE week!!! I was a little shocked and scared to be honest, but I'll take it! Anyway, that is it for now. Hoping everyone is doing well.

I hope everything works out for you and the stomach pains go away.   WOW 18lbs!!!  That is Great and yes, I would take it too!!  Take care!!! Michele

Thanks Michele!!!

Can I hear a woot-woot for 18 lbs. GONE?!?  Go April! Sorry to hear your tummy is messed up.  I went for that (liquid in = liquid out: as I was quoted by Diane)  to constipated.  I had that prob. for awhile now my daily snack of prunes has set my world to rights again. (oh the joy of RNY) April...you are in for a wild ride.  Hang on: that 18 lbs. is just the beginning.  hugs, Lisa

Thank you Lisa! Yeah, I don't know which is worse, constipation or diahrrea. Either way, MISERABLE!

Whoooo hooooo 18 pounds lady!

Thank you Brenda!!! How are you two doing?

April, I sure hope you posted your loss on the WWW.

WOW girl, 18 pounds WOW!!

YOU ROCK.

Sorry about the belly, I had some problems in the being also. But it worked its way out. LOL

Take care

Lu

Thank you so much Lu!!!

Hope your feeling better soon.  Watch for the signs of dehydration (in your blue book).  Try to have some frozen, cooked spinach or maybe a little banana for some potassium.  Also add a small amount of salt to your diet (for your electrolytes).  GO IRON MAIDEN!!  Brian